Why Eggs Aren't a Health Food
A meal plan user emailed:
"I've read a lot about the negative effects of meat and dairy, however, I'm having a hard time letting go of eggs for breakfast. I have been using your meal plans and they have made it easy to enjoy giving up meat and cheese. So my question for you is: are eggs healthy when eaten with a plant-based diet?"
I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying the meal plans!
Eggs are high in cholesterol, damage the endothelial lining of the arteries (damages the heart) and contain animal protein, which can feed cancer growth, etc. Eggs aren't a health food, and that's why I abstain (I don't identify as vegan, but I do follow a 100% plant-based diet for my health, among other factors).
Dr. McDougall has a very detailed article on the subject you can read here.
Dr. Esselstyn also comments on eggs in this Q&A.
For more information and research, check out my new book The Happy Herbivore Guide to Plant-Based Living. I cover studies and nutrition in detail.